Causeway, County Kerry
Encyclopedia
Causeway is a village in County Kerry
, Ireland
. Causeway had a population of 251 in 2002.(CSO 2002).
regional road
. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by Ardfert
/Kilmoyley
, to the west by Ballyheigue
and to the northeast Ballyduff
. To the north is the Shannon Estuary
and the pier of Meenogahane.
". An old causeway
in the area provides the English name. The village was founded by a group of settled travellers
on an ancient Celtic roadway which originated in the neighbouring parish of Ballyheigue
and was reputed to have ended in Tara
, seat of the High-Kings of Ireland
.
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is renowned for its agricultural success.
Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987.
According to the 2006 Census figures, the population of Causeway Parish was 568, a decrease of 44 since 2002.
The 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil
took place in Causeway from June 23rd to June 27th. Highlight of the 2010 Fleah Cheol was local man Cyril Dineen winning the Ceann Mor award
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. Causeway had a population of 251 in 2002.(CSO 2002).
Geography
Causeway is approximately 16 miles from Tralee on the R551R551 road
The R551 road is a regional road in Ireland, linking Tarbert and Tralee in County Kerry.-Route:It starts in Tarbert and runs via Ballylongford, Astee, Derra, Doon, Ballybunion, Gortnaskeha, Gortagurrane West, Ferry Bridge, Ballyduff, Glanerdalliv Bridge, Causeway, Dirtane, Ballyheigue and Ardfert...
regional road
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by Ardfert
Ardfert
Ardfert is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. Historically a religious centre, the economy of the locality is driven by agriculture and its position as a dormitory town, being only 8 km from Tralee.-Origin:...
/Kilmoyley
Kilmoyley
Kilmoyley, officially Kilmoyly , is a village County Kerry, Ireland. It is 6km southeast of Ballyheigue.-Town:The majority of development in Kilmoyley has occurred over the past ten years. Prior to this, the original settlement comprised a church and two or three dwellings...
, to the west by Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue, officially Ballyheige , is a coastal village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is approximately north of Tralee on the R551. Its name is pronounced ....
and to the northeast Ballyduff
Ballyduff, County Kerry
Ballyduff is a village near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Located on R551 between Ballyheigue and Ballybunion on hills above Cashen Bay where the River Feale flows to the sea at the mouth of the River Shannon.- History :...
. To the north is the Shannon Estuary
Shannon Estuary
The Shannon Estuary is a large estuary where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary has Limerick at its head and its seaward limits are marked by Loop Head to the north and Kerry Head to the south...
and the pier of Meenogahane.
History
"An Tóchar" is Old Irish for "the roadRoad
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
". An old causeway
Causeway
In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated, usually across a broad body of water or wetland.- Etymology :When first used, the word appeared in a form such as “causey way” making clear its derivation from the earlier form “causey”. This word seems to have come from the same source by...
in the area provides the English name. The village was founded by a group of settled travellers
Irish Traveller
Irish Travellers are a traditionally nomadic people of ethnic Irish origin, who maintain a separate language and set of traditions. They live predominantly in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.-Etymology:...
on an ancient Celtic roadway which originated in the neighbouring parish of Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue, officially Ballyheige , is a coastal village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is approximately north of Tralee on the R551. Its name is pronounced ....
and was reputed to have ended in Tara
Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara , located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland...
, seat of the High-Kings of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is renowned for its agricultural success.
Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987.
According to the 2006 Census figures, the population of Causeway Parish was 568, a decrease of 44 since 2002.
The 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil
Fleadh Cheoil
The Fleadh Cheoil is an Irish music competition run by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann or more commonly known as "Comhaltas" ....
took place in Causeway from June 23rd to June 27th. Highlight of the 2010 Fleah Cheol was local man Cyril Dineen winning the Ceann Mor award
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
External links
- AC Athletic Soccer club from Causeway who play in the Kerry District League.
- Causeway GAA
- Caroline Leahy Design & Image
- Photos of Causeway
- Causeway Iron Craft
- 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil The Kerry Fleadh Cheoil took place in Causeway in 2010 and again in 2011.
- Dairymaster.com - Dairymaster is the major employer in the area - making and exporting milking machines